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Almost Persuaded

P. P. Bliss (1871) • English

Primary Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Verse 1

“Almost persuaded” now to believe; “Almost persuaded” Christ to receive; Seems now some soul to say, “Go, Spirit, go Thy way; Some more convenient day On Thee I’ll call.”

Verse 2

“Almost persuaded,” come, come today; “Almost persuaded,” turn not away; Jesus invites you here, Angels are lingering near, Prayers rise from hearts so dear; O wanderer, come.

Verse 3

“Almost persuaded,” harvest is past! “Almost persuaded” doom comes at last! “Almost” cannot avail; “Almost” is but to fail! Sad, sad, that bitter wail, “Almost,” but lost!

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • jeremiah 8:20

Reference 2

  • acts 16:29

Reference 3

  • acts 24:25

Reference 4

  • acts 26:28-29

Reference 5

  • 1-timothy 2:5
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